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RESTAURANT PARTNER MIXER

Restaurants: RSVP by Monday, January 16th!

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PARTNER ROUNDTABLES

Groundhog Day Roundtable

February 2, 2023


Join us on Groundhog Day for our first Zoom Roundtable of the year! We invite all tourism partners to join us for a casual conversation and virtual networking.


Visit Canton has robust plans for 2023 that we want to share with you! We hope to hear exciting updates from our partners too!

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EXPLOREBOARD PROFILES

Limited Profiles Available!


NEW LOCATIONS IN 2023! Join the ExploreBoard Network to have your business showcased on interactive digital touch screens to visitors in 25 high-traffic locations in Stark County!


Do you host events? If you have an ExploreBoard Profile, your event submissions to Visit Canton will also be displayed on the ExploreBoard event widget!


The profiles are available on a first come, first serve basis. Click the button for more information and the commitment form!

EXPLOREBOARD INFO

LAST CHANCE!

The deadline to reserve ad space in the Travel Guide has passed! If you regret missing the deadline, please contact Nichole at Great Lakes Publishing THIS WEEK about remaining ad space options!


Don't miss your opportunity to advertise in the official destination marketing publication used to respond to thousands of visitors’ requests for information about Canton and the Stark County region each year! Over 100,000 Travel Guides will be distributed throughout the year via diverse channels.



  • The Travel Guide is used to respond to visitors requesting information from Visit Canton as well as major area attractions like the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Experience Hartville, Gervasi Vineyard, and more.
  • Additionally, the Guide is utilized by event planners and attendees during conferences, tournaments, and group tours taking place all throughout Stark County.
  • Plus, the Travel Guide is distributed and displayed at hotels, attractions, and visitor centers throughout northeast Ohio and beyond.

CONTACT:

Nichole Cardinale, Account Manager

Great Lakes Publishing

ncardinale@glpublishing.com

Direct: 330.265.8665

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TRAVELHOST CO-OP

NEW STAFF AT VISIT CANTON

Welcome to the Team!


Ashley Boggs, Event Service Manager

Ashley is a long-time resident of Stark County, attending GlenOak High School and recently graduating from Kent State University. She has completed an internship with the Walt Disney Company under the communications department for Walt Disney World in Florida. After graduating she worked with the nonprofit National Inventors Hall of Fame as a Program Relations Associate.

She’s been involved in her community through the North Canton Playhouse and helping to make the theatre arts accessible to everyone. She loves to volunteer in and around Stark County as an alumnus of Alpha Xi Delta.


Ashley is newly engaged to her fiancé Dylan. She currently resides in North Canton and loves movies, theatre, traveling, all things Disney, and spending time with her family.


AshleyB@VisitCanton.com

DESTINATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT AWARDS

Visit Canton Awards $296,720 in Destination Enhancement Grants


Visit Canton received 22 impressive grant applications totaling over $829,000 in funds requested. A committee of Visit Canton executive staff and board reviewed applicants and approved awards supporting 10 projects across Stark County. The Destination Enhancement Grant program's mission is to support projects that enhance destination assets in concert with Visit Canton’s mission to help attract visitors and increase visitor spending.

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SCORE WEBINARS

SCORE hosts live webinars every week on small business tips and strategies presented by business experts and mentors. Browse upcoming live webinars below!

SEO Marketing for Small Business Websites | January 24, 2023


Whether you’ve had a business website for years or you’re a startup looking to have an online business, SEO visibility is critical to your success. In this webinar, our seasoned SEO expert will show you the best SEO practices for dominating search engine results with your own domain and across your social media.


Register here.


How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business | January 31, 2023


Are you overwhelmed by all the marketing choices for your business? Not sure how or where to spend your time and money? It sounds like you need a marketing plan! In this webinar, professional marketing coach and expert Patty Ross will help you create a marketing plan, define your brand, determine your audience and find where to advertise to get a positive return on investment.


Register here.

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS, CONFERENCES, & EVENTS

January 12-13 | 2023 Award Nominated Film Series: Tár

Canton Palace Theatre


January 13 | Massillon Museum's 90th Anniversary Open House

Massillon Museum


January 14-15 | Northeast Classic Invitational

C.T. Branin Natatorium


January 21 | Coty Giannelli: Days with Delsie--Exhibit Reception

Massillon Museum


January 23 | Harlem Globetrotters

Canton Memorial Civic Center


January 26-28 | 2023 Award Nominated Film Series: Top Gun: Maverick

Canton Palace Theatre


January 27-29 | "The Elephant Man"

The Players Guild Theatre


January 28 | Pet Appreciation Day & McKinley Day

McKinley Presidential Library & Museum


VIEW EVENTS ON VISITCANTON.COM/PARTNERS

PARTNERS IN THE NEWS

The MAPS Air Museum added a retired C-130H Hercules, making it the largest military plane on site. The "Spirit of Mansfield" has a wingspan greater than 132 feet and now joins about 60 other military aircrafts at the MAPS Museum!


Honadle's Fine Chocolate was featured in an article recently showing the passion behind the Hartville business!


Meet Scott Swaldo, the CEO and president at Gervasi Vineyard!


Canton Food Tours will be purchasing a van with grant award from Visit Canton to expand their availability year-round!


The Canton Museum of Art has exciting new exhibits making the news!

JANUARY eNEWS

Check out Visit Canton's January eNews for more information on winter fun and upcoming special events.

JANUARY eNEWS
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